Join Dr. Michael Kimmage, an expert on Eastern European and Russian affairs, as he delves into the complexities of the Cold War. In this insightful exploration, Dr. Kimmage addresses intriguing questions from the internet about the Cold War conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. Discover why it was termed the "Cold War," analyze if the threat of communism was exaggerated by the US, learn about proxy wars, and find out why both superpowers accumulated vast nuclear arsenals. The video also explores whether Soviet technology surpassed that of NATO and considers if a new Cold War is underway today.